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Global White Lion Protection Trust
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa, United States
Full-time

General management of and responsibility for all WLT departments: All department heads to report to General Manager: Farm Manager, Lodge Coordinator, Office Administrator, Supervisor for Cultural Outreach Program (Star Lion Program), WLT Volunteer Program Manager, and WLT Accountant

Areas of Responsibility: 

 

  • Preparation and management of budgets for all departments, to be approved by CEO and Board of Trustees
  • Weekly meetings with all department heads
  • Weekly report back to the CEO on operations and future operational plans
  • Monthly review of management accounts / report, and sending to Board of Trustees
  • Quarterly report on operations and finances for Board of Trustees
  • Overall responsibility for the management of the 14-bed visitor camp (Camp Unicorn - operations, staff, bookings, finances & guest relations), Tula Sustainability Shop, and the WLLA (White Lion Leadership Academy), with the Lodge Coordinator and Head Guide reporting to the General Manager
  • Ensuring all necessary requirements for Public Liability Insurance, PAX insurance, vehicle & buildings insurance, OHS, HR, and WLT Code of Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures, are in order on annual basis
  • Ensuring all staff are compliant for their relevant positions: First Aid, FGASA, VPDA, SASSETA, KNP Guide Qualification, PSIRA.
  • Staff recruitment and training
  • Setting up, implementation and overseeing of staff induction program
  • Preparation of employment contracts
  • Management of disciplinary procedure in accordance with BCEA, LRA and WLT Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures, during disciplinary hearings, dealing with Unions and attending CCMA if and when necessary
  • Preparation and management of budgets for all departments, to be approved by CEO and Board of Trustees
  • Liasing with Auditors for the annual financial audit
  • Implementation of veld and lion management plan compiled by WLT Ecologist & Conservation Manager [Jason A. Turner]
  • Strategic meetings with existing and potential donors and sponsors together with or in absence of Head of Operations and / or CEO
  • Strategic planning and managing operations for special projects identified by CEO
  • Representing the WLT and presenting at public events
  • Lion Tracking & Monitoring by vehicle as part of the weekly schedule of the lion monitoring team
  • General Manager to report directly to CEO
Skills/Experience: 

Candidate Suitability: • South African citizens only • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a General Manager • Minimum 10 years wildlife / farm management experience •  Experience with wildlife management is essential • Experience in Ecotourism essential • Knowledge of LRA and BCEA is a requirement • Experience with CCMA and Unions essential • Weapons (firearm) training and certification is a benefit • Fluency in English and Afrikaans (conversational) essential • Conversational Shangaan, Zulu or Sesotho would be ideal • Valid driver's license and competent 4x4 driving ability is a requirement.

Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: Salary of R20 000 / month negotiable

Leave:  In accordance with BCEA

Accommodation: Spacious farmhouse with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining room and veranda

Job Function: 
Executive & Senior Management
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

Global White Lion Protection Trust

Overview
Headquarters: 
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
Website: 
whitelions.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500,000
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
2002
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Mission: 

Conservation and re-introduction of the legendary White Lions to their endemic habitat, working with local communities to create a sustainable balance between Lions, Land and People and campaigning for legalised protection of the rare White Lions.

Programs: 

Ongoing scientific research under the supervision of Lion Ecologist Jason A Turner as well as educational programs eg Igniting the LionHeart training, LionHearted Leadership Academy and StarLion Centres

Awards & Accolades: 
2001 - publication of Mystery of the White Lions by Linda Tucker
2013 - publication of Saving the White Lions by Linda Tucker
2017 - publication of LionHearted Leadership: The 13 Laws by Linda Tucker
Why Work For Us?: 

In creating a balance between Lions, Land and People we keep the Lions and Nature at the core of all that we do and all that we are. There are both scientific and cultural components to our work, which creates a unique blend of respect and love for our work. It isn't always easy to live in the remote bushveld of the Timbavati at the heart of the Kruger to Canyons Unesco-declared Biosphere, but there are clear rewards which you will not find anywhere else. Such as - the only traffic jam you will ever find yourself in is when the lions block your path on the road. To us, Nature is the supreme law and our task is to honour that.

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Post Date: 
Oct 28 2017
Active Until: 
Nov 28 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Global White Lion Protection Trust
industry: 
Nonprofit